The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm EDT. In attendance were: Al Clark, John Long, Eric Reitinger, Andy Roy, Meka Taulbee, Jerelyn Biehl and Sherri Campbell.

1.The minutes from March 13, 2019 call were approved.

2. Office Report

The Laser Sailor – The summer issue deadline is June 15th. Discussion on crafting the next issue to cover answers on the 2024 Olympics equipment confirmation and ILCA name change, etc.

Finances – Statements through April 30, 2019 were presented. Sherri was asked to investigate the increase in the insurance expense over prior years.

Membership – numbers are decent and better than this time in 2018. Hopefully we’ll have increased membership with the Laser confirmed in the Games through 2024.

3. Old Business –

a.ILCA Handbook mailing necessity – table until fall 2019

4. New Business

a. Recent World Sailing meeting updates/impact on ILCA. Andy gave a summary of the recent meeting. MNAs really came through for the Laser as well as World Sailing. Discussion of European class’ stance. August 1 deadline to satisfy WS of various issues (name change, etc.) LP is in discussion to receive 300 plaques for boats already in inventory. Discussion of various interested builders. PSA (AUS) has transitioned their products to ILCA even though they own the Laser trademark. Discussion of not using the starburst, but keeping Laser, perhaps with a font change.

b. 2020 Calendar – CORK as possible NA host? Sherri and Andy are working with them on this. We need to get 2020 regattas confirmed as soon as possible.

c. 2019 ACC – Eric gave a report summary that the sailing conditions and other logistics were good but there were some significant race management issues. Some of these are still dragging out as there is a scoring inquiry pending that impacts the winner and 2nd place in the Standard fleet.